Today’s trade environment is seeing pivotal shifts — from trade-deal momentum to sustainable finance breakthroughs. On November 12, 2025, several developments stand out that exporters, importers and trade-strategy professionals should be aware of.
At EximHub.pro, we track these changes to help businesses adapt their sourcing, market-access and compliance strategies. Below is the curated roundup of today’s major trade-news items.
1. India Should Push U.S. to Roll Back Russian-Oil Tariffs Before Finalising Trade Deal
Source: The Times of India – “Why India should push for rollback of 25% tariffs on Russian crude oil before trade-deal with US; 3-point strategy explained.” The Times of India+1
With the U.S. signalling a trade deal near completion with India, experts say India should insist on the rollback of U.S. tariffs on Russian oil before finalising arrangements.
Why it matters:
- India’s export sectors could gain significantly if broader trade access is unlocked.
- Supply-chain and sourcing strategies may need adjustment ahead of new rules of origin or duty benefits.
EximHub Insight:
If your business exports from India or sources via India, now is the moment to review your market-strategy, compliance readiness and product-mix for a potential deal. Visit our India Export Growth Support for tailored guidance.
2. Commodity Trader Secures US$2.4 billion Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility
Source: Global Trade Review – “Commodity trader Gunvor secures US$2.4bn sustainability-linked RCF.” gtreview.com
Switzerland-based commodity trading firm Gunvor agreed a US$2.4 billion multi-currency revolving credit facility tied to sustainability-goals.
Why it matters:
- Trade-finance is increasingly linked to ESG-metrics and sustainability outcomes — altering how exporters/importers fund and position their operations.
- Businesses in commodities, sourcing, or global supply-chains should understand how sustainable-finance linkages may influence access to capital or trading terms.
EximHub Insight:
We recommend businesses consider how sustainability metrics are becoming part of trade strategy and financing. Explore our trade-finance & compliance advisory to assess the impact on your operations.
What Exporters & Importers Should Do Now
- For Indian-exporters: Be ready for trade-deal opportunites — revise product-mix, sourcing channels and compliance readiness.
- For firms in global commodities & supply-chains: Evaluate how linking trade-finance to sustainability can affect your cost-structure and access.
- Monitor how trade-policy and sustainable-finance trends converge — they are increasingly influencing export and import strategy.
- Visit EximHub.pro for in-depth advisory, customised export-roadmaps and market-access support.
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